Opening Day – Missing my baseball cohort
It’s Opening Day. Three words that every baseball fan loves to hear. It’s a day where every team is undefeated and its fans dream of a World Series championship. It’s […]
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Chasing Amelia – Visiting Earhart hometown attractions
Amelia Earhart. The name conjures up conspiracy theories and drives history buffs nuts. The Atchison, Kansas, native became one of the most prolific pilots of her time. She achieved a […]
Allen Fieldhouse and Hall of Athletics: Basketball fuels Kansas University sports history
The college basketball landscape is full of state-of-the-art basketball arenas, but only a handful are classics. Among them are UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion and Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium. In the heartland, […]
Inconceivable? Beam on down to Kansas City for Planet Comicon March 29-31
They’re coming from everywhere to help celebrate Planet Comicon’s 20th anniversary in Kansas City March 29-31. Admiral Kirk is beaming down from the intergalactic future, Superman is flying in from […]
Haunticon Omaha 2019 to explore the paranormal March 23
Are you a fan of the supernatural? Do you believe in ghosts and things that go bump in the night? Have you had encounters with the paranormal? If so, then […]
Taking a ‘leap of faith’ in democracy at Omaha’s Durham Museum
In its earliest days, America’s path toward democracy excluded minorities and women. While the nation’s forefathers discussed their roles in the new United States, groups other than wealthy white male […]
In Omaha, Joslyn’s ’30 Americans’ exhibit explores contemporary African American art
African American art is considered relatively young in the world’s view. You’ll struggle to find many art pieces by African American artists from the first half of the 20th century. […]
J. Gilbert’s rocks steaks in Omaha
Omaha may be known for its classic steakhouses, but there’s always room for the right new neighbor. And J. Gilbert’s, a Kansas City export, fits that bill. The upscale steak […]
Seattle’s Japanese Garden – A peaceful, cultural visit
Seattle’s Japanese Garden provides visitors with a serene and relaxing experience. With about 3 ½ acres of beautiful flowers, plants and lanterns along the paths, enjoy your stroll among nature. […]
Hitting the target – Craft Axe Throwing opens in Omaha
I’ve never been very good at throwing darts, but put an axe in my hand and, suddenly, I transform into a lumberjack, throwing bull’s eyes or close to it. So, […]